As opposed to the styles that would follow from the other 18th-century French kings, Louis XV and Louis XVI, antique Louis XIV furniture is rigid and imposing. It expresses opulence — even its armchairs, with their upright backs, straight legs and lavish ornamentation, look like thrones. Authentic Louis XIV sofas, a then newly emerging iteration of seating, are fully upholstered and often feature decoratively carved frames of walnut, chestnut or oak.
When French King Louis XIV established his royal court at Versailles in 1682, he transformed what was once a hunting lodge into a palace that declared his wealth and power through its design. Until his death in 1715, he reigned with a spirit of excess and absolute political dominance. The “Sun King,” as he called himself, believed that France revolved around him as planets do the sun. Louis XIV adopted the sun as his emblem, decorating the grounds with symbols of the sun and Apollo, the Greek god of the sun. As he stated, “There is nothing that indicates more clearly the magnificence of great princes than their superb palaces and their precious furniture.” He was a child when he became king in 1643, only shaping his style after he became absolute monarch in 1661.
Reflecting trends in French Baroque art, Louis XIV furniture characteristics included exuberant decoration. There were gilded bronze details including shells, suns, grotesques, lions and classical references like acanthus leaves. The years of growth in the country’s manufacturing, such as the tapestries and cabinets made at Gobelins, led to design innovations. The commode replaced the chest as a storage device, with drawers and a surface that could double as a desk.
The materials were luxurious, such as the popular tortoiseshell veneer technique that leading cabinetmaker Pierre Golle used in his designs. André-Charles Boulle, who became royal cabinetmaker in 1672, was a masterful artist of marquetry, using inlays of ebony, exotic woods and mother-of-pearl.
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Rare Large Antique Boulle Marquetry Centre Table Henry Dasson Wallace Collection
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Rare Large Antique Boulle Marquetry Centre Table Henry Dasson Wallace Collection French, 1878 Height 99cm, width 269cm, depth 134cm This outstanding centre table, dated 1878, is a r...
Granite, Brass, Ormolu
French brass inlaid centre table, by A. Beurdeley, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th Century French Plum pudding Mahogany, brass inlaid centre table, having four hinged compartments to the frieze, a frieze drawers with gilded ormolu mouldings, and...
Brass, Ormolu
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut and Fruitwood Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative Italian early 19th century Louis XIV st. Walnut, Maplewood, ebonized fruitwood, and bone center table. The rectangular table is raised by exceptional a...
Bone, Fruitwood, Maple, Walnut
Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Giltwood And Grey Marble Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale Italian early 19th century Louis XIV st. Giltwood and grey marble center table. The rectangular table is finished on all sides and is raised on fine top...
Marble
Large Center Table, L158cm, Piedmont, Louis XIV Period
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large center table in gilded and carved wood, with rich decoration typical of the Louis XIV period: the belt is a long frieze of scrolls and foliage, with a face/macaron in the cente...
Wood
Italian Coffee Table with 18th Century Marble Top and Carved Giltwood Base
Located in IT
Italian coffee table with 18th century marble top and carved giltwood base. Measurements: cm W 91 x D 49 x H 52, top thickness 4 cm. This coffee table, from the center, was made in I...
Marble
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Ebonized Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Louis XIV Ebonized Center Table. Our handsome rectangular period 18th century Tuscan ebonized fruitwood table, side table or center table has turned legs, a beau...
Fruitwood
Louis XIV Style Center Table Painted by Artist Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French Louis XIV style center table featuring a faux-marble top with a painted bust by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). T...
Wood
$2,365Sale Price|50% Off
Louis XIV Style Giltwood Centre Table.
Located in Nantwich, GB
This exceptionally large, heavily carved Gilt wood centre table in the style of Louis XIV is truly magnificent. Both the front and back are deco...
Wood
Fine Neoclassical Style Tiered Dore Bronze Marble Top Gueridon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive Bronze Gueridon with handsome veined deep brown Marble. The elegant tripod table with tall curved decorated legs with leafy tops and bottoms ending in Cloven H...
Marble, Bronze
Fine Italian 17th Century Painted Center Table or Dining Table
Located in Rome, IT
A Fine Italian 17' century Painted and Parcel- gilt Center Table with a Painted Faux -Marble Top. cm; 168x85x68
Wood
Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table with A Rare Patricia Green Italian Marble Top, After the Model by Jules Degoullons. This impressive centre table is after the celebrated giltwood table a gibier or double-sided console table made circa 1713 for the Château de Bercy by Jules Degoullons (ca. 1671–1737) now in the Louvre, Paris (Louvre Accession No. OA 5049). French, Circa 1890. The Château de Bercy, east of Paris, was built by François Le Vau...
Marble
Italian late 19th century Louis XIV st. Wood and Faux Painted Marble table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and most unique Italian late 19th century Louis XIV st. patinated Wood and faux painted marble center table. This stunning patinated blue rectangular table is raised on a...
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Walnut Center Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Louis XIV style walnut center table. Handsome 19th century French Louis XIII-Louis XIV style walnut center table with the original marble top. This beautiful and...
Walnut
Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
This unusual and interesting center table was produced in France, during the middle of the latter half of the 19th century. It was during this time that French furniture makers, desi...
Wood, Walnut
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Hexagonal Center Table ~ End Table is certainly an uncommon design, with a boldly gadrooned six-sided top. Such a top performs like a round table, bu...
Walnut
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Nord Italian Early 19th Century Walnut Center Table
Located in Rome, IT
A Nord Italian early 19th century Walnut Center Table cm. 102x84x72
Wood
Near Pair Northern Italian LXIV Walnut & Embossed Canvas Tilt-Top Tables, 18cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each table having a tilting oval top covered in pattern embossed and dyed canvas, the tops above square supports and having removable wooden pins to secure...
Leather, Walnut
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Oak and Sarrancolin Marble Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Louis XIV style oak and Sarrancolin marble center table. The rectangular center table is raised by Fine topie shaped feet below handsome square tapered...
Marble
Pair of Italian 17th Century Louis XIV Period Console/Center Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome and unique Italian 17th century Louis XIV Period walnut consoles/center table from Florence. The consoles may be displayed seperately or when placed back to back may ...
Walnut
Italian 18th Century Louis XIV Period Fruitwood & Giltwood Side/Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most unique Italian early 18th century Louis XIV period Tuscan st. ebonized Fruitwood and giltwood side/center table. The rectangular table is raised by exceptional t...
Fruitwood, Giltwood
"Teoca" Coffee Table with Marble Top
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
The "Teoca" coffee table is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to basics. It is a subtle and refined interpretation of the archetypical modern f...
Hardwood
19th Century Oval Centre Table
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A nicely shaped 19th Century oval rosewood centre table, the tilt top with gadrooned edge and shallow frieze, raised on a a carved vase shaped column with four splay legs, carved lap...
Rosewood
$1,525Sale Price|59% Off
H 19.69 in W 33.47 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Italian Coffee Table with Marble Top, 'circa 1950s'
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian coffee table with marble top in the style of Ico Parisi (1950s). A tan with white highlights, rectangular (with curved ends) marble top sits upon a very stylish b...
Marble
Regency Period Center Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Regency period breakfast table, raised on a square section pedestal, platform base with carved scrolling feet.
Mahogany
19th Century Boulle Louis XVI style Inlaid Centre Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th century boulle inlaid centre table, having gilded ormolu mounts, a single frieze drawer and raised on a four splay out swept base.
Brass
Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Finely Carved Louis XIV/Regence Style Giltwood Centre Table with A Rare Patricia Green Italian Marble Top, After the Model by Jules Degoullons. This impressive centre table is after the celebrated giltwood table a gibier or double-sided console table made circa 1713 for the Château de Bercy by Jules Degoullons (ca. 1671–1737) now in the Louvre, Paris (Louvre Accession No. OA 5049). French, Circa 1890. The Château de Bercy, east of Paris, was built by François Le Vau...
Marble
$944Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Antique Inlaid 19th Century Rosewood Octagonal Centre or Window Table
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique fine quality inlaid Victorian 19th century inlaid rosewood octagonal centre, window, side or occasional table. C1895. No loose joints and no woodworm. A rare decorative fi...
Rosewood
$16,950Sale Price|50% Off
H 30.75 in W 60 in D 35.25 in
French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Center Table Marble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved rectangular center table with marble top. The intricately giltwood carved frame with a pierced floral, acanthus and sc...
Marble
Antique French Charles X Period Mahogany Center Table
Located in Dallas, TX
An elegant antique French Charles X mahogany center table, featuring a round top with beautifully figured mahogany veneer and a refined pedestal form with a fluted design. The design reflects the graceful restraint of the Charles X period, with a fluted column support, shaped plinth base, and boldly carved paw feet that give the table both presence and architectural balance. The scale makes it especially versatile as a foyer table, center table, or accent piece between windows or in a seating area. Its warm mahogany patina, classical proportions, and sculptural base allow it to work beautifully in both traditional and more edited interiors. Circa 1830s Dimensions: 28H x 35.5 diameter This piece is available at Inessa Stewart’s Antiques...
Mahogany
Glass X Cross Base Coffee Table w/ Marble Top
By Pace Collection, Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern square marble top coffee table.
Marble, Brass
$7,904Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in Dm 40.56 in
19th Century French Charles X Paved and Inlaid Centre Table with Round Top
Located in IT
19th century French Charles X paved and inlaid centre table with round top Elegant central table made in France in the Charles X period, paved with different woods. The circular pla...
Wood
$202,058
H 27.76 in W 58.27 in D 18.9 in
Antique Exhibition Quality Irish Killarney Marquetry Inlay Yew Wood Centre Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional and large Irish Killarney marquetry inlaid centre table in beautifully figured yew wood, a striking exhibition quality piece designed as a statement table for an entry...
Yew
19thC Brass Mounted Marquetry & Ebony Table
Located in Altrincham, GB
French 19th century brass mounted burr walnut, ebony and kingwood inlaid drop leaf table with musical and scrolled marquetry decoration, fitted single drawer on fluted supports unite...
Kingwood, Sycamore, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Centre Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late Louis XIV or Regence period centre table. Likely originating from South-West France, the ebonised base of five elegantly turned legs are united by a bold X stretcher, the whol...
Marble
Italian, Marche', LXIV Period Walnut Center Table, early 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a circular top raised on a darker walnut turned standard, the base also circular and turned to two levels, the base raised on small disk feet
Walnut
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H 30.75 in W 18.25 in D 18.25 in
Antique Louis XIV Style Reticulated Gilt Bronze Marble Top Center Table C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique French Louis XIV Style Reticulated Gilt Bronze Marble Top Center Table with Foliate Elements...
Marble, Bronze
Louis XIV Carved and Giltwood Centre Table by François Linke
Located in Miami, US
Exquisite and refined, this Louis XIV centre table is a stunning example of craftsmanship by the illustrious cabinetmaker François Linke, inspired by the original design of Jules Deg...
Giltwood
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H 31.5 in Dm 40.75 in
18th Century Tuscany Louis XVI Table with Marquetry and Paw Feet from Naples
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite table, dating back to the 18th century, hails from the artistic heart of Tuscany and showcases the refined style of the Louis XVI period. Crafted in Naples, a city ren...
Wood
Italian, Bologna, Turned Walnut Center Table with Fabric Top, ca. 1700
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a circular, later, upholstered top resting on a three-leg frame of turned walnut, the stretchers also expertly turned, the corners with turned medallions
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 42.5 in D 28.25 in
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Style Carved Marble Top Center / Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful early French Louis XIV style center table with serpentine marble top. The top is not attached. Note the beautiful pati...
Marble
18th C Style Hendrix Allardyce Marble Top Italian Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Hendrix Allardyce Marble Top Italian Table. Featured in the designers own home in Architectural Digest.
Marble
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Center Table c1860
Located in Altrincham, GB
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood Centre Table c1860, the bow ended quarter veneered top over two frieze panels cast with Bacchanalian scenes, on four fluted legs tied by a bowed X...
Ormolu
Late 19th/early 20th Century French Louis XVI Center Table or Console
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th/ early 20th century French Louis XVI Center Table or Console with beautiful veiny purple toned marble top. Wooden structure wit...
Marble
Antique French Louis XIV Round Marble Top End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV round marble top end table will make a handsome addition to any room! The bold visual statement it makes qualifies ...
Marble